War rationing notes and state administration changes
The notice lists ration stamp validity adjustments for sugar and processed foods through summer and into fall, with several stamps expiring or becoming valid by dates in June and July. It also covers upcoming administrative reshuffles in Iowa OPA and defense commissions, plus commentary on fishing conditions and dairy policy debates, noting personnel changes and anticipated transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
R E Walters
Harlan Democrat
Edward Kimball
Des Moines
Iowa Industrial and Defense Commission
Iowa
Haags Training Tour Opens as Swedish Star Aims at Records
Swedish sprinter Hage, jailed as a one minute miler, begins intensive four month cross country program against top American lark stats. He arrived from New Orleans aboard the tanker Saturnus and was greeted by Grieg Rise at La Guardia field. Hage plans AAU meet in Triborough on June 19 20 then tours Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Boston Washington Pittsburgh Cleveland and other cities before Sweden return in September.
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New York
Gundel ‘Hage
Americas
New Orleans
Saturnus
la Gaudia Field
Stocky
Iike Grieg Rie
Hage
Fle
Tan
Triborough Stadium
Cago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Boston
Washington
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Sweden
Publicizing Speeding Penalties Stir Editorial Debate
Editorial notes criticism of the Register for printing speeding penalties and names as required by government policy. A local rationing board member argues publicity strengthens patriotism and cooperation with OPA rules, while lamenting public fear of penalties.
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Register
OPA
War nerves plague Germany as pressure mounts on invasion plans
The article describes a new war phase labeled the war of nerves with the Allied grip widening and German resolve wavering. Maj George Fielding Eliot warns indecision and fear may curb a large German strike on Prussia, leaving Berlin facing mounting obstacles and a perilous reckoning.
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Germany
George Fielding Eliot
Prussia
Tord Byron
Invasion Alert: The Register Plans Early Extra Service
The Register operator notes an alert as the zero hour for invasion nears. Extra edition plans are in place with coordinations among Linotype, make-up, press, and newsroom to deliver rapid invasion news, possibly with pictures, hours before competing papers. Carriers in outlying towns may receive papers by 2 to 3 AM.
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Delwoin
The
Register
Vacation Gas Rations Stir Hope For Driving Plans
As summer nears motorists watch gas rations and possible relief schemes. Officials warn transfer of coupons is illegal while a regional administrator hints at feasible plans to aid vacation travel without boosting total consumption. July 21 marks the expiry of coupon No 6 and further relief remains uncertain.
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OPA
Washington
Iowa Governor to use CAP plane for travel
Governor Hickenlooper plans to use a three place monoplane provided to the Iowa wing of the Civilian Pilot Air Patrol. Lieut Col Dan Hunter will arrange delivery to Des Moines, with costs estimated between six and seven thousand dollars and upkeep funded by CAP. The plane, radio-equipped, will aid the governor until a state owned craft becomes available.
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Hickenlooper
Defense Commission
Ben Henry
Des Moines Cio
Frank Wilson
Albia
Miners Union
Wilson
Commission
American Federation of Labor
Des Moines
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Paul R. Bumbarger
Iowa Daily Press
IDPA
Boutkhe
Dan Hunter
Iowa
Civilan Patrol
Metor
Hunter
Vernon
Tex
CAP
Brewers Top Indians in Doubleheader to Move Up
The Milwaukee Brewers rose to third in the American Association by taking both ends of a doubleheader from the league leading Indianapolis Indians. The Brewers won the first game 7 to 3 with three homers by Clark, Nelson and Norbert. In the nightcap, Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 3 to 0 as Wes Livengood allowed only four hits. The Minneapolis Millers beat the Toledo Mud Hens 14 to 1 and 4 to 3.
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Raney
Mud Hens
Bam
Millers
Ou Hoading Due
Bains
Sto
United Press
Milwaukee Brewers
Indianapolis Indians
Brewers
Indians
Milwaukee
Clark
Nelson
Norbert
Wes Livengood
Scarce Wartime Flags Ahead of Flag Day
Washington report notes flags for civilians remain scarce as War Production Board warns supply will not meet demand. The article urges support through war bonds and stamps while highlighting the need for equipment for servicemen.
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Washington
American Mag
War Production Board
Favorite Radio Programs Across Four Major Networks
A historical snapshot lists Monday evening radio schedules from WHO WNBC WGN WMT and BBC coverage, detailing 6:00 pm to midnight programs. It names hosts, shows, news anchors, dramas, orchestras, and music blocks across the four stations, reflecting era programming and broadcast culture.
Radio Program Schedule Across Evening to Midnight
A dense listing of radio programs and personalities across multiple stations. Highlights include Dr Preston Bradley at 6 o clock, News of the World, Johnny Presents, Treasure Chest, Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob Hope Vanity, Red Skelton and Co, Victory Tune Time, Salute to Youth, Roy Shield and Company, Ralph Ginsburgh's Concert, Lion's Roar, Singin' Sam, Confidentially Yours, Hollywood Spoilite, Gabriel Heatter, Burns and Allen, Suspense, Jazz Laboratory, Fulton Lewis Jr News, BBC News, Dance Orch, I Love a Mystery, Lights Out, Al Jolson, and many local segments ending with Music You Want.
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Melody Lane
Cal Tinney
Gabriel Heatter
Raymond Clapper
Hill Sanders
Guy Savage
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Chicago
BBC News
Darea Orch
Bob Hope
Red Skelton & Co
Victory Tune
R. Shield & Co
Roy Shield & Company
Ralph Ginsburgh
Lion's Roar
Sam
Hollywood
Melody
al Jolson
Morty Wooley
Cecil Brown
The
Burns & Allen
Suspense
Jazz Laboratory
John B. Kennedy
Douglas Grant
Eddie Fen
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